Kim C. Hallman

Kim C. Aromola serves as a key procurement professional within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R2 Upstate NY Service Center, supporting the General Services Administration’s mission to modernize and sustain federal facilities across Upstate New York. Responsible for managing acquisition strategies for capital improvement projects and facility support services, Aromola oversees the full lifecycle of contracting actions—from requirements definition to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with agency infrastructure priorities. Their portfolio primarily includes construction, renovation, and operational support contracts critical to maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant federal workspaces. Aromola cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, particularly those specializing in commercial and institutional building construction, facilities management, and food service operations. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, their contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering complex, mission-critical services under performance-based requirements. Partnerships emphasize technical proficiency, regulatory adherence, and the ability to execute projects within constrained federal environments, often involving coordination with architects, engineers, and specialty subcontractors. Aromola demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a pronounced preference for HUBZone set-asides at 33.3% and total small business set-asides at 22.2%, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for underserved communities and small businesses. The remaining 44.4% of acquisitions are competed without set-aside, ensuring broad competition while maintaining a robust framework for small business inclusion consistent with FAR Part 19. Their procurement focus is centered on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which accounts for half of their activity, alongside significant demand for facilities support services (561210) and food service contracting (722310). This specialization underscores deep expertise in integrated facility lifecycle management, from structural renovations to ongoing operational support, ensuring federal buildings remain functional, compliant, and mission-ready.